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Positive Attributes Of Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Love does not just patiently put up with people. It also positively puts out for people. In other words, it is not enough to just turn the other cheek. You must also walk the extra mile.

The theme of love has been associated with the Lord's Supper down through the centuries. The early Christians had what came to be known as an Agape feast before they partook of the Lord's Supper. This was a time in which they ate a full meal together in an atmosphere of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Defective Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Practically every one of the Apostles, including Paul, is pictured as being wrong in an argument at some point. The 3 best known are specifically mentioned as being out of God's will in their attitudes toward others.

It is not without good reason that many people say they never argue about politics or religion. The ignorance and intolerance of men in relation to these subjects is such that they almost always lead to contention and anger rather than helpfulness and understanding. The average person, who does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

Abraham: When He Rescued His Nephew, Lot Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 6, 2021

Lot and Abram, plus their respective households, separated from one another. Lot and his group chose to settle near Sodom. War broke out and Lot was captured. Abram came and rescued him!

Introduction: After Abram and his household were ordered to leave Egypt, they returned to Canaan. Genesis 13 describes how Abram and Lot both realized there wasn’t enough room (and probably food) for both of them to live together. Abram gave Lot the first choice and said that he would go in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Again

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jan 23, 2021

Our text today comes out of the Book of Revelation. The book of Revelation is a prophecy given to John the Apostle while he was a exile on an Island in the Mediterranean called Patmos. Revelation explains the periods of the end times.

Jesus is Coming Again Wayne C Solomon Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.” New King James Version (NKJV) Our text today comes out of the Book of Revelation. The book of Revelation is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Valley Of Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 28, 2021

We all are familiar with the Valley of Troubled Hearts. It may be a dad that was not there for you when you were growing up. It may be a marriage relationship which started out so wonderfully but ended in a bitter divorce.

Introduction If my calculations are correct Moses went to the mountaintop to be with God a total of eight times that we know of. He may have been to the mountain top more times then was recorded in the Scriptures; but at least 8 times. We know that on one of those occasions in Exodus 34:28, Moses ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 6, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 6, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the Lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Imitators Not Pretenders Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 14, 2020

Paul wanted to ensure the Thessalonians imitated the example he had lived before them, and most importantly, the example of Christ. Rather than pretending to emulate their faith, they were to actively live out their faith.

Imitators not Pretenders 1 Thessalonians 2: 10-13 As I studied this passage I was reminded of the need for sincerity and genuineness among the church. We live in a day plagued with hypocrisy. One of the most offered arguments against attending church in our generation is the presence of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Reveals Himself Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 2, 2020

It is at this point that chapter 45 begins. It continues from chapter 44 where Judah tries to reason out with this Egyptian official and offers himself as a substitute for Benjamin in whose sack was Joseph’s silver cup.

Joseph reveals himself Gen. 45: 1-45 It is at this point that chapter 45 begins. It continues from chapter 44 where Judah tries to reason out with this Egyptian official and offers himself as a substitute for Benjamin in whose sack was Joseph’s silver cup. Judah and his brothers anxiously ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Lesson On Giving

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2016

The Temple maintained a public fund for charity, out of which money was available for helping the poor. People would bring their gift and place it in one of the thirteen trumpet-shaped containers. Each was labeled for a specific use.

Jerusalem A Lesson on Giving Mark 12:41-44(Focal Passage), Luke 21:1-4, (Lev. 27:30) Mark 12:41-44 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Men Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2016

How was Titus going to "straighten out what had been left unfinished" in Crete? It was an evil land and he was only one man. How did God expect him to do such a daunting task?

How many of you have ever heard of a television show called “This Old House” (the majority raised their hands). It is a popular home improvement show that is now in its 36th season – that’s 36 years it’s been on TV. It’s popular because people are intrigued with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love, Prayer And Grace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2016

No one will go and make disciples, much less baptize a so-called follower without believing that Jesus gave them these final words. These words from Jesus came out of concern, care and love...

Love, Prayer and Grace Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus gave His disciples one final command upon ascending to heaven. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

[the Hymn] I. The Praise To God. (Vs. 1-3) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 2, 2020

During this Crisis….this Great Psalm was penned. Out of Trouble came a Triumph! This is a brief overview and context in which this Psalm was written and the revelation to David about God’s Sovereignty over his situation.

Mirth is not a word we use everyday -- it simply means Joy or Laughter, Happiness. Hebrew: sim·khä' -- mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure; joy (of God) Interesting enough is the Companion passage of 1 Sam 21 -- Let me summarize; with an encouragement for you to read (1 Sam 20-21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, John 4:23-24, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 12:34-37, Galatians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Relationship With God Does Not Happen By Accident Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 11, 2020

In my 67 years of life, I have learned that the things that you really want out of life must be worked for. My parents had a great marriage, and I wanted that for my life.

Introduction After the honeymoon phase wore off, I realized Anne is a difficult person to live with. And I bet you, she felt the same way about me. This year we celebrated our 46th year of marriage because we chose to work at making our marriage work. In ministry, I had this idea when God calls a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist